To inaugurate the acquisition of seven Petrof grand pianos, the Music Department of Eastern Kentucky University recently held a festive piano event. Designated “A Petrof Celebration”, the concert featured the artistic talents of eight pianists (students and faculty) performing selections by Scarlatti, Ginastera, Rachmaninoff, Granados, Ravel and Mozart.

Occupying center stage was the Petrof P284 “Mistral”, a 9’2” concert grand. This masterfully built instrument is comfortably at home in the concert hall and its capacity for nuance allows the exquisite interpretation of musically demanding compositions of all genre. “This piano has the characteristically rich Petrof grand piano sound”, said Professor Rob James, music department chair, “and is extremely beautiful in appearance.”

“These instruments are the latest creations in the long 147 year Petrof tradition of fine piano building”, said Al Rich, Petrof USA CEO, “and we are pleased that they will contribute to the illustrious program here at Eastern Kentucky University.” The installation of the seven grand pianos was coordinated and technically serviced by Earl Brooke’s Piano and Music Center of Somerset, Kentucky.

The Czech-based Petrof company continues to incorporate thoughtful technical innovation as they maintain the rich tradition of their company’s piano-building heritage. Managed today by founder Anton Petrof’s great granddaughter, Zuzana Petrof, the Petrof company continues to build legacy-quality instruments recognized throughout the world.